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The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Doors

Liftgate

{ WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

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Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

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. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

. If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑28.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

A. License Plate Applique B. Liftgate Handle The liftglass or liftgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting to open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are parked off the liftglass.

Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B) and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate moves.

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{ WARNING

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold 8 on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.

. Press 8 on the overhead

console.

. Press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch to close.

Pressing a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the liftgate switch.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. If the liftgate is opened using power operation and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals flash and a chime will sound. The liftgate stays open temporarily, and then slowly closes. See a dealer for service before using the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate and a message will display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Object Detection System Messages on page 5‑32. After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. Pinch sensors are located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

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Liftglass If equipped, there are two ways to open the liftglass: . Press the button on the

underside of the license plate applique (A).

. Press m on the RKE

transmitter.

Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, press OFF on the liftgate switch. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the handle (B) and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving.

If 8 on the RKE transmitter or l on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move. It is not recommended to drive with the liftgate open, however, when driving with the liftgate open; the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing OFF on the liftgate switch on the center console. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. If the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate still will not function, see a dealer for service.

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Power Assist Steps

The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assist steps to extend or retract. The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position.

Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist steps push j.

This is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door.

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unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.

. Always unlock the doors with the

RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it is armed.

If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower

the driver window and open the driver door.

2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the RKE transmitter.

3. Get out of the vehicle, close the

door and wait for the security light to go out.

2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will flash. If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft-deterrent system will not start the arming process until the last door is closed and the delay timer has expired. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑7.

3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off.

If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a 10-second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the

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4. Then reach in through the

window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm.

While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not work. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑33. If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the

vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑33. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following

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procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new additional key:

1. Verify that the new key has a 1

2.

stamped on it. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn

4.

the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if

additional keys are to be programmed.

If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ WARNING

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

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Power Mirrors

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Similar Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the

driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control

pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Press the opposite side to get

the control pad to a neutral position.

Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out

to the driving position.

2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to

the folded position.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position.

A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16. Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Heated Mirrors The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on. 1 (Rear Window Defogger): This button is on the climate control panel. Press to heat the mirror. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

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Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the driver and/or passenger mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirrors return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK. This feature can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑37.

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Interior Mirrors

Windows

{ WARNING

Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Operation The mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may have IntelliBeam®. See “IntelliBeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System” under Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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Power Windows

{ WARNING Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys on page 2‑1.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel

Similar

The driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door switch only controls that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

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Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

{ WARNING

If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when RAP is active, close all doors.

2. Press and hold the power

window switch until the window is fully open.

3. Pull the power window switch up

until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.

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The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window Lockout

Sun Visors

Roof

Sunroof

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. . Press v to activate the rear

window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on.

. Press v again to deactivate the

rear window locks.

A. Open or Close B. Vent On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26.

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Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of switch (A). Press the switch again to stop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

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Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-28
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

What Makes an Airbag

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-39
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-40
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-45
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-47
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Replacing LATCH System

How Does an Airbag

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Securing Child Restraints

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

(Center Front Seat Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-60

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Head Restraints { WARNING

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

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Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear Seats The vehicle's second-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's third-row seats have adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to raise it. To lower the headrest, push down on the headrest. Rear seat head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed.

To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.

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Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the front or rear

of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

. Press and hold the top or bottom

of the control to raise or lower the height of the lumbar support.

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

{ WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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Memory Seats

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals.

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Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including

the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑22. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and adjustable throttle and

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brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver.

Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and pedals to stored positions when entering the vehicle. To activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and adjustable pedals will move to the memory positions associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle. This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑37. To stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, memory or power mirror buttons, power steering column control, or the adjustable pedal switch.

If something has blocked the driver seat, power steering column, or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

Easy Exit Positions This feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. B (Easy Exit Positions): Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

If the easy exit feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic driver seat and power steering column movement occur when the ignition key is removed. A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column moves up and forward. To move the seat back farther, press B again until the seat is all the way back. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑37.

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Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

{ WARNING

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

The buttons are on the climate control panel. { (Cooled Seat): Press to cool the seat. + (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the seatback. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback.

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Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control display show the selected setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated and cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off. To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again.

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Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats { WARNING

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑7.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated seats are canceled ten seconds after the ignition is turned off. To use this feature after the vehicle is restarted, press the desired button.

Second Row Seats The second row seats can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat, if equipped. The seat has either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature.

The buttons are on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the center console.

Press M or L to heat the left outboard or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the RSA display appears when this feature is on.

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3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Manual Fold and Tumble Feature

Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Only) On vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined. To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the outboard

side of the seat.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

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2. Lift the lever, on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback.

The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.

3. Lift the lever again to release the

rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

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Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work.

{ WARNING Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

60/40 Split-Bench Seat Shown,

Bucket Seat Similar

2. Lift the lever, on the bottom rear

of the second row seat on the inboard side, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.

3. Lift the same lever again to

release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

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Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside the Vehicle

{ WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

2. Lift the seatback and push it

rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Driver Side Rear Panel Button

Shown

2. Press the automatic seat release

button on the panel behind the rear doors. The seatback automatically folds flat and the seat tumbles forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat.

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3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted.

Third Row Seats If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback can be folded, and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback To fold the seatback: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Remove all items on the seat

cushion.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

3. Lift the release lever “1,” on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side of the seat, and the seatback folds forward. Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Raise the seatback to the

upright position.

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{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Tumbling the Third Row Seat To tumble the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Make sure the headrests are

completely lowered and there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

3. Fold the seatbacks forward

using lever “1” and the instructions listed previously under “Folding the Seatback.”

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The seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded.

4. Unlatch the seat from the floor

by lifting lever “2” next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat, near the bottom.

5. Lift the rear of the seat up from

the floor.

6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock

it into place.

7. Push and pull on the seat to

make sure it is locked.

Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Make sure there is nothing that

could become trapped under the seat.

3. Release the seat from the

tumbled position by lifting lever “2” next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat.

4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is latched to the floor.

5. Raise the seatback to the

upright position.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

6. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Removing the Third Row Seat To remove the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Fold the seatbacks forward

using lever “1” and the instructions listed previously under “Folding the Seatback.” The seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded.

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4. Push and pull on the seat to

make sure it is locked into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is latched to the floor. 5. Raise the seatback to the

upright position.

6. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

7. Make sure the safety belts are returned to the original position over the seatbacks.

Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

rear of the vehicle.

2. Slide the front outboard seat

wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly.

3. Lower the rear of the seat and

push down on the seat to engage the rear floor latches.

{ WARNING

A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

3. Unlatch the seat from the floor

by pulling the handle at the rear of the seat “3 Removal Only” toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle.

There is a track in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle.

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Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

{ WARNING

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle.

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WARNING (Continued)

Why Safety Belts Work

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑13.

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the

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safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.

Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑41 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑43. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the belt low

and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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. Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

{ WARNING

You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind your back.

. Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3‑24 for more information. The lap-shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free-falling latch plates. If the vehicle has a third row, the lap-shoulder belts have cinching latch plates.

Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style:

Free-Falling Latch Plate

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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free-falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34
for more information.

Cinching Latch Plate

The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap-shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

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4.

If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑17.

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Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑26.

Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the second row seat.

Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its

storage clip on the interior body.

2. Place the guide over the belt,

and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

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{ WARNING

A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle, position, and release the

safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto its storage clip on the interior body.

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑18. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.

To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.

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